Doctor in Markham charged in alleged sexual assault involving patient
Police allege the doctor touched a patient in a sexual manner during two appointments
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A doctor in Markham has been charged with sexual assault after alleged incidents involving a patient.
York Regional Police allege the doctor touched a patient in a sexual manner during an appointment on July 7.
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They say that while speaking with investigators, the patient recalled an earlier appointment in November 2023 when the doctor’s actions were allegedly inappropriate in a similar way.
Police say the patient didn’t report it at the time because they thought it might have been part of a legitimate medical procedure.
Cops have released a photo of the doctor — who they say has been a practising physician for more than three decades — and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Saber Abdel Malouka Abdel Malak, 62, of Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, is facing two counts of sexual assault.
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